Physiotherapy

Holders of the Community College Diploma (2/3 years) with an overall GPA of 2.7 out of 4 will be considered for undergraduate entry.

To study at UWE Bristol you must demonstrate that your English level is high enough for university study. We accept a number of different Secure English Language Tests (SELT) for entry onto our degree courses, with IELTS being the most common. English language requirements vary slightly from subject to subject.

Please see a list of other acceptable English language qualifications.

Professional accreditation

This course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) which means you will be eligible to apply for registration as a physiotherapist with them when you graduate, a prerequisite for practice. The course is also accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).

After the course, you can also apply to join the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

Placements

Students who gain work experience tend to graduate with better degrees. Experience Placements also hone your skills, industry knowledge and professional network, making you a sought- after graduate.

With 30 weeks of work placements, you'll spend a third of the course applying your knowledge and building professional skills in the workplace.

We have excellent links with leading employers across the South West, including the NHS, and private and voluntary sector organisations.

International opportunities

In your second year, you'll have the chance to complete a 12-week placement in Finland with our partner Lapin AMK or the University of the arctic Circle in Tromso (Norway) through the Erasmus scheme. We're also part of the European Network of Physiotherapy in Higher Education (ENPHE), which encourages links and shares good practice between European universities and organisations involved in physiotherapy.

Study facilities

Practise manual and electrophysical therapy in our well-equipped practical rooms, with hydraulic couches and teaching aids such as skeletons and anatomical models.

Hone your skills using advanced facilities such as our paediatric simulation and sensory rooms.

Demonstrate and practise your professional competencies in our inter-professional Simulation Suite.

The Glenside campus library has one of the best healthcare libraries in the country, with a huge selection of books, journals, audio-visual materials and specialist healthcare software.

Learn more about UWE Bristol's facilities and resources.

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